Vernick Fish

4.8

2136 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Good for business meals

Vernick Fish presents Philadelphia’s own, Chef Greg Vernick’s exploration beyond the boundaries of a seafood restaurant. His ingredient-driven cooking style, paired with a love for global flavors, results in an inventive menu of fish and shellfish dishes, and a range of vegetable preparations. Taking a detailed, seasonal, and sustainable approach with small and large plate offerings, the kitchen brings new life to the favorite hallmarks of American oyster bar fare and raw bar. Complementing the experience are well-crafted cocktails, and a focused wine list of seafood-friendly white and sparkling offerings, as well as light, fresh reds.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(215) 419-5055
Website
https://www.vernickfish.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Greg Vernick and CDC David Paterniti
Private party facilities
Privates are available for groups ranging from size 13 to 150. Please contact us at vernickfish.philadelphia@fourseasons.com for additional information.

Location
1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Neighborhood
Center City
Cross street
19th St and Arch St
Parking details
Valet parking is available via the main entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel located at 1 N. 19th St, for $35 after validation from Vernick Fish Host Team. Overnight parking for $70.
Public transit
Market Frankford Line: 15th Street Stop<br />Broad Street Line: City Hall Stop<br />SEPTA Regional Rail: Suburban Station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

"Feast of the Seven Fishes" Prix-Fixe Menu 2024
$195.00 per person
Dec 23, 2024 - Dec 25, 2024
A fresh take on holiday traditions, Vernick Fish will be hosting a "Feast of the Seven Fishes" inspired prix-fixe menu on December 23rd and 24th. Created by Chef's Greg Vernick and David Paterniti, a five course menu will be served family-style and will feature highlights such as live scallop crudo with blood orange & grilled fresno chili, brandade croquette with ossetra caviar, and a whole roasted turbot with brown butter, salt baked celery root, & white truffle. Reservations can be cancelled up to seven days in advance. Cancellations under four days will incur a $75 charge per guest. Certain dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice only. Please contact the restaurant prior to your reservation for approval.

What 2,136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Philadelphia
Innovative

2,136 Reviews

J
Jeanne
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Originally booked for a bar high top but switched to the lovely elegant dining room. Service was exactly what you would like in a fine dining atmosphere. We tried for lunch and look forward to dinner here very soon.
Vernick FishResponded 1 day ago
Good Evening Jeanne, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience here with us...we hope to see you for dinner sometime soon!
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James
Philadelphia
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
An excellent meal all around: superior staff, well cultivated menu (compact, but with something to suit everyone), quiet modern space.
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Jeff
Tampa
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and sitting at the chef's counter is always fun. The biggest disappointment was the service, which I can't say was bad but rather just not up to the level you would expect from the restaurant.
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Yvonne
Philadelphia
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Server seemed unpleasant and didn’t want to work that day. Food was great.
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Carol
Philadelphia
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was a special theme dinner with Chef Donald Link from New Orleans. Although the food was excellent, we were disappointed in several areas. First, we were seated in a back room so far away from the jazz band that we could hardly hear them. The live music was one of the reasons we were there. I asked to be moved closer to the band and hostess said she would check but never bothered to come back so we were stuck in the back of beyond. Understand that someone had to sit back there but I made the reservation many weeks in advance so I think we should have had a better table. Absolutely no ambiance in the back room. When the guest chefs were speaking you could barely hear them and could not see them at all. It felt like we were not really part of the event. We were also supposed to have oysters Rockefeller as a passed hors d’oeuvres which never made it to the back room. I asked a server who said she would check but again never came back with an answer. No excuse for that. This was a pricey meal ($210 for 5 courses plus drinks) and was just disappointing. Even the playlist while the band wes on break was ridiculous. With all the amazing music from New Orleans to play hits from the 80’s ( Sussuidio - really??) just shows a lake of planning and attention to detail. I expected more from Vernick Fish and the Four Seasons.
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scott
Philadelphia
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love dining at all of Greg’s establishments and tonight was remarkable
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Michael
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great seafood restaurant Good atmosphere in four seasons hotel lobby level
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
13 reviews
vip
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Twice in two weeks! Had to come back for the lobster- it was buttery, cooked perfectly with a refreshing and light side salad of cucumber, tomatoes, avocado and onion. Tuna crudo was amazing (rice cracker had seasoning I could not pinpoint) and oysters are always fresh, no sand with good horseradish. Server was also very sweet, giving her recommendations and menu favorites.
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Justin
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Starting with the food, simply the best creative and flawlessly executed fish in the city. Our server demonstrated a tremendous amount of food and wine knowledge presented in an even keeled and down to earth manor. Of course the building and ambiance were beautiful but in this case 3rd to the food and service which speaks to the quality of the experience.
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carol
Philadelphia
71 reviews
vip
5.0
71 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service, food and presentation! Wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion
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FAQs

Vernick Fish is rated 4.8 stars by 2136 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Oct 6, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 47 times today

Experiences are available.

1876 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Additional information

Cross street
19th St and Arch St
Neighborhood
Center City
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Valet parking is available via the main entrance of the Four Seasons Hotel located at 1 N. 19th St, for $35 after validation from Vernick Fish Host Team. Overnight parking for $70.
Public transit
Market Frankford Line: 15th Street StopBroad Street Line: City Hall StopSEPTA Regional Rail: Suburban Station
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Greg Vernick and CDC David Paterniti
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.vernickfish.com/
Phone number
(215) 419-5055
Private party facilities
Privates are available for groups ranging from size 13 to 150. Please contact us at vernickfish.philadelphia@fourseasons.com for additional information.

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Vernick Fish

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Experiences

"Feast of the Seven Fishes" Prix-Fixe Menu 2024

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What 2,136 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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FAQs

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